STARS (Supporting Talented Athletes on the Road to Success) Squads works with schools to pioneer the development of squads of young people performing at the highest level in sport. Potential Elite Athletes often appear in clusters rather than as isolated performers. This is no co-incidence. Talented young people working together can drive, inspire, challenge and support each other to achieve their potential. We want to help develop and foster the best environments in which talent can thrive.
The Scholarship focuses on the squad ethic and developing the mental side of elite performance. Becoming a champion involves natural talent but turning talent into triumph requires: ambition, hard work, coaching, determination and support.
How much is the STARS Scholarship?
STARS Scholarship grants are for £5,000. This grant is to be used to develop and support a STARS Squad.
What is the criteria?
To be considered, schools must have:
- At least four high-performing young athletes in any sport. They need not be high achievers in the same sport or the same year-group. In fact we actively encourage applications from schools which have a diverse range of high-performing young athletes.
- A desire and commitment to developing a squad culture
- An understanding of the specific difficulties facing the school’s talented young athletes
Who can Apply?
Applications are sought from Directors of Specialism, Heads of PE or Headteachers.
What is the Deadline?
The deadline for applications is Friday, 3 October 2008.
How to Apply
Please fill in the application form and return it to Ken.Ronald@youthsporttrust.org or alternatively, print a copy and send it to:
Ken Ronald
STARS Project Co-ordinator
Youth Sport Trust
Sir John Beckwith Centre for Sport
Loughborough University
LE11 3TU.
Click here to download an application form
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